Chapter 229


    He was kind to her, treating her nicely as if she was an angel of light. But she could never ept him


    as one of her own.


    She was doomed to have a different life. And she was doomed to not be as normal as other women.


    She needed to save her mother, and she need to eliminate the virus in her.


    She gathered her thoughts and walked forward.


    All eyes were on Sylvia. Her vibe, her figure, and even her mask showed a sense of modest elegance.


    It seemed that she was born to be in the spotlight.


    Franklin sat in his seat. In his cold eyes, there was faintly a tinge of warmth.


    He silently looked at Sylvia who was on the stage with his dark eyes. She was so beautiful and elegant.


    He thought the woman he cherished should be like this, dazzling and gorgeous.


    On the stage, Sylvia looked around at the rows of guests but she only had her eyes on Franklin. The


    curve of her red lips was perfect.


    She felt that Franklin was staring at her deeply, although there were a lot of people.


    At this moment, it seemed that time froze, and everything around vanished.


    She stood there in the public gaze.


    The host smiled at her and asked, "Wee, Ms. X. You are a brilliantly talented designer. How do you


    feel at this moment?"


    Sylvia smiled, "Kind of excited. The premier is important after all. And the award means recognition and


    encouragement to me. I''m so thankful to all the judges and my colleagues."


    She paused for a while and said, "You know something really bad happened to me today. But it will not


    hurt me more but make me stronger. And I want to express my special gratitude to a man who helped


    me when I needed him most. He protected me from misery and warmed me up, which was so precious


    in the adult world."


    Sylvia was not a touchy-feely sort of person.


    She just knew that she could barely express her feelings in this life, thus she wanted to say "thank you"


    to Franklin.


    A man, who was perfectly beautiful and wealthy, was willing to degrade himself to share his tenderness


    with her and protect her in his arms. It was not strange that she should be touched.


    Sylvia took a deep breath and bowed low.


    Then the guests broke into rapturous apuse.


    udia stayed in her seat, looking pale and cold. Her back had exuded ayer of sweat, getting her


    clothes wet.


    All was lost.


    Designer X gained the award while Reina''s affair was discovered.


    What about her?


    After the end of the awards ceremony, Shiloh was excited to shake her phone and said, "Boss. Our


    secret investores to celebrate for you."


    "Really?" Sylvia raised her eyebrows.


    "Hurry. He has ordered a five-star hotel. It feels so good to be wealthy," said Shiloh, holding her phone


    in hand, "I got notified by our president!"


    Other colleagues were thrilled, almost bouncing to their feet, and crowded around Sylvia to go out.


    When Sylvia passed Franklin, she stopped in her track and said in a melodious voice, "Franklin, how


    about eating with us?"


    Franklin stood there. Although the venue was noisy, he seemed to be detached from the surroundings.


    He said, "No. I got an appointment."


    Then he strode towards Mike.


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    Dusk came. Street lights went on.


    In front of the gate of the five-star hotel, udia smiled tteringly and said to Sylvia, "Congrattions!


    Ms. X, you are marvelous."


    "You didn''t say that before." Shiloh snorted. "And you justpliment my boss after Reina is out.


    What''s your n, huh?"


    "I worked for her then, and I had to obey her. It blinded me. In fact, I always admire Ms. X." udia


    hurried to exin, "Please forgive me."


    Sylvia stopped and gave her a cold stare, "Who are you?"


    udia''s forehead began to sweat due to her sharp gaze. She stammered, "I... I..."


    Why did she never know that Designer X was so terrifying?


    "You flunky. The only thing you know is to fawn upon the powerful. If you were in a war, you would


    merely be the very cannon fodder." Shiloh said sarcastically to udia, venting her anger.


    Sylvia was dismissive of talking to udia who only feared being revenged and hurried to surrender.


    Sylvia withdrew her eyes and said impassively, "Go inside. Don''t keep our investor waiting."


    udia had to follow them.


    The hotel was fabulous. Even the decoration of the lobby was luxurious.


    There were many people in the recreation area.


    Tammy walked arm in arm with Sk in the lobby, looking around in surprise.


    "Mom, it''s so lush."


    "Don''t act as if you are from nowhere. Youe from the earl family." Sk frowned and warned her


    daughter.


    Tammy was in a season''s new purple outfit. The long loose trousers helped hide her thick legs.


    In her hand was thetest bag of Chanel.


    Sk next to Tammy was in a noblewoman-like outfit. She wore three rings, jade rings or gem rings, on


    her hands.


    Tammy had to control her face. But after a while, she asked again, "Mom, does uncle really reserve the


    most expensive and luxurious banquet room for us?"


    Sk reached out her hand through her hair elegantly. And then she said arrogantly, "Of course he


    does. Will he cheat us?"


    Behind them, there were a few nobledies and their daughters, who were all of noble birth from


    Aettosa.


    As the earl got his long-lost daughter and granddaughter, it was courteous for them to pay a visit.


    And the earl invited all of them to watch the couture show of Llega Fashion Week.


    And Tammy and Sk were in charge of this activity.


    It was the first time that Sk had been given such responsibility by the countess. She just trod on air


    for it.


    Now, she was the real daughter of the earl. It was not bragging.